Measuring the body
What tool should never be used when getting waist measurements
Metal tape measure
Wanting to achieve a weight loss of 50 pounds in 2 months would be considered what
Unrealistic goal
These drinks are high in calories and contain few or no nutrients
Sodas and other sugar added drinks
Skipping meals slows down metabolism and may result in what behavior
Overeating at the next meal
A topic should we not forget to discuss on admission and discharge
What are Weight Goals
In order to have a lower risk of heart disease, a woman's waist should be equal to or less than what
35 inches
Type of diet that usually requires no exercise or lifestyle changes in the long term
Fad
Foods that contain refined white flour, solid fats or trans fats, added sugars and are high in sodium
"Junk Food"
Keep tempting foods where
Out of the house -don't buy them
When necessary, what should we encourage more of at discharge
What is weight loss
We should teach that waist circumference is a clue to whether you are at a higher risk of what (name 3)
type II diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol, CVD
When considering weight loss, it is best to have this prior to beginning
Strategy
Eating refined Carbs can drive overeating and increase a patients risk of what
Obesity
What will make your patients portion size look bigger
Teach patients to use smaller plates, bowls and glasses.
How often do we talk to our patients about the impact of their weight on their overall fitness
Unknown
When getting waist measurements for Cardiac Rehab, the tape should be level with what
Umbillicus
Foundation of successful weight loss
A healthy, calorie controlled diet combined with increased physical activity
Because refined carbs are low in fiber and digested quickly, eating them may cause major swings in what
Blood sugar levels
How long does it take the stomach to send a message to your brain that it is full
About 20 minutes
How often do we point out the horrible effects of obesity and how it relates to cardiovascular disease
Unknown
What area of the body can be "Spot Reduced"
none
In order for the patient to achieve successful, long term weight loss, the patient must have what type changes in their lifestyle and health habits
Permanent
Eggs, beans, poultry without skin, seafood, lean meats, unsalted nuts, seeds and soy products are considered what
Low-fat sources of protein
When entertaining at home, it is best to use what type of servings
Single-serving foods like chicken breasts or hamburger patties
How much extra does it cost the patient to have a session with Ellen about their diet
Nothing